Jacky Brown, catching hold of her, said, 'O Betty, seek the salvation of your soul! Seek it in earnest it is not too late; and it is not too soon.' Immediately she fell upon her knees, and burst out into tears and strong cries. The two other maids hearing this, ran in, and were presently seized as violently as her. Jacky Brown then began praying for Betty, and continued in prayer near three quarters of an hour. By that time there was a general cry, from all the maids as well as the boys. This continued till past eleven. My wife and I, and Mr. Keard, then went in, and fearing some of them might be hurt, with difficulty prevailed upon them to go to bed, and went up with them.

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The maids continued below in much distress. We talked with them a little, and left them praying; but it was not above a quarter of an hour, before Betty broke out into thanksgiving. Going in, I asked her, 'Now is the love of God free?' She answered, 'Free as air: blessed be God that ever I came under this roof... The other two remained on their knees, praying as in an agony. I desired them to go into their own room, and they did; yet would not go to bed, but continued in prayer.

Sat. 29. I was waked between four and five, by the children vehemently crying to God. The maids went to them at five. And first one of the boys, then another, then one and another of the maids, earnestly poured out their souls before God, both for themselves and for the rest. They continued weeping and praying till nine o'clock, not thinking about meat or drink; nay, Richard Piercy took no food all the day, but remained in words or groans calling upon God.

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About nine Diana went into her own room, and prayed, partly alone, partly with Betty. About ten (as Betty was praying) her strength was quite spent, and she sunk down as dead. She lay so for some minutes, while the other prayed on; but then suddenly started up, praising God with all her might, and rejoicing with joy unspeakable.

Mary hearing her voice, broke off her work, and ran in to her in haste. They all remained praying by turns till twelve, when she lay like one at the point to die; but there was not yet any answer to prayer, nor any deliverance.

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"About one all the maids and three of the boys went up stairs and began praying again; and now they found the Lord's hand was not shortened; between two and three, Mary likewise rejoiced with joy unspeakable. They all continued together till after four, praising the God of their salvation; indeed they seemed to have forgotten all things here below, and to think of nothing but God and heaven. 'In the evening, all the maids, and many of the boys, not having been used to so long and violent speaking, were worn out, as to bodily strength, and so hoarse that they were scarce able to speak; but they were strong in the Spirit, full of love, and of joy and peace in believing. Sun. 30. Eight of the children, and the three maids, received the Lord's Supper for the first time: and hitherto they are all rejoicing in God, and walking worthy of the Gospel."

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All this time it was observed that there was an uncommon revival of the work of God, in all the Societies round about. That in Kingswood, within a a few months, increased from a hundred and eighteen to above three hundred members; and every day more and more were convinced of sin, and more and more enabled to rejoice in God their Saviour.

Monday, October 1st, and the following days, I preached at many of the towns round Bristol, and found the congregations increasing in every place.

Sun. 7. My brother and I complied with the desire of many of our friends, and agreed to administer the Lord's Supper every other Sunday at Bristol. We judged it best to have the entire service, and so began at nine o'clock. After it was ended I rode to Kingswood, gave an exhortation to the children, and preached to as many as the house would contain. A little before five, I began at the Square, and found no want of strength. At the conclusion of the morning service, I was weak and weary, hardly able to speak. After preaching at Kingswood I was better, and at night quite fresh and well.

Mon. 8. I preached at Pensford and Shepton-Mallet, in my way to Wincanton, one of the dullest places in all the county. I preached on Death in the evening, and Hell in the morning, Tuesday, 9th; it seemed these were the very subjects they wanted. I never saw this careless people so much affected before. I preached in Shaftsbury at noon, in Salisbury at night.

Wed. 10. I preached at Fordingbridge, to a serious, well-behaved congregation. Only two young gentlewomen were at first inclined to mirth; but in the evening two young women at Salisbury retained their mirth to the end, being greatly diverted with hearing of " the dead, small and great, standing before God!" Now what understanding have these pretty things? Have they as much as many children six years old?

Thur. 11. About eleven I preached at Winchester, to a genteel, and yet serious congregation. I was a little tired before I came to Portsmouth, but the congregation soon made me forget my weariness. Indeed the people in general here, are more noble than most in the south of England: they receive the word of God with all readiness of mind, and show civility, at least, to all that preach it.

Fri. 12. I walked round the Dock, much larger than any other in England. The late fire began in a place where no one comes, just at low water, and at a time when all were fast asleep; so that none can doubt its being done by design. It spread with such amazing violence, among tow and cordage, and dry wood, that none could come near without the utmost danger; nor was any thing expected, but that the whole Dock would be consumed, if not the town also; but this God would not permit. It stopped on one side, close to the Commissioner's house; and just as it was seizing the town on the other side, the wind changed and drove it back. Afterwards the fury of it was checked by water, by sand, and by pulling down some buildings; and yet it was full five weeks before it was wholly put out.

Sat. 13. I set out at two, and in the afternoon came to the Foundery.

Mon. 15. I set out for Oxfordshire, and was thoroughly wet in my way to Wallingford. The congregation was large, and deeply serious.

Tues. 16. I preached at Witney, in the new house, and again on Thursday morning. After service, many crowding with me into the house, I spent some time with them in prayer. It was a happy opportunity; and many praised God for the consolation they received.

We had afterwards a fair and pleasant ride to HighWycombe. For many years we had little prospect of doing good here; but now the seed which had been so long dead, springs up into a plentiful harvest.

Fri. 19. I conversed particularly with several, who believe God has saved them from sin: and their lives, I find, are suitable thereto, and do in nowise dishonour their profession.

Sat. 20. I returned to London. So rainy a week I have seldom seen; yet we have not had one shower while we were abroad, except on Monday morning. Poor reasoners! Who think any instance of Providence too small to be observed or acknowledged!

Mon. 22. I took horse a little before five, in an exceeding thick fog; but it was gone by noon. The rain, which was suspended all day, began again when we came to Whittlebury, where, notwithstanding the rain and boisterous wind, the room was filled, both in the evening and morning. On Tuesday noon I preached at Toncaster, and in the evening at Weedon. Here I heard a remarkable account. An eminently profane man, two or three days ago, was swearing to his companions, that he should outlive forty of them. Instantly he began vomiting blood, and in ten minutes was stone-dead.

Wed. 24. I preached at Weedon at five, and about nine at Kislingbury, where I was obliged, by the largeness of the congregation, to stand in the open air. At first the sun on the side was full warm, as it was about noon at Horlston. Thence I rode to Northampton, where we had now a more commodious place to preach in, formerly used by the Presbyterians. The people heard with great attention; and many of them came at five in the morning.

Thur. 25. About ten I began at Brighton, where likewise the multitude of people constrained me to preach abroad. About two I preached at Haddon, to a far greater multitude, in a delightful meadow. Nor did I find any want of strength when I concluded the day by preaching and meeting the Society at Northampton. On Friday, I preached at Bedford; on Saturday noon at Hertford, and in the afternoon went on to London.

Mon. 29. I rode to Colchester; and on Tuesday to Norwich.

Wed. 31. In applying those solemn words, "As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death," my heart was enlarged, and my mouth opened, both to convince and comfort. Surely in spite of the marvellous ignorance which prevails among the generality of people in this city, and the uncommon

stumbling-blocks which have been thrown in their way, the work of God will not only continue, but increase.

Thursday, November 1. I rode to Yarmouth, a dull, cold place; yet this evening we had a remarkable blessing, as also the next evening. Lord, thy thoughts are not as our thoughts! Thou wilt work; and who shall hinder?

Sun. 4. At seven I met the Society at Norwich, and administered the Lord's Supper to about a hundred and fourscore persons.

Mon. 5. I met the Leaders, and inquired into the state of the Society. In all England I find no people like those of Norwich. They are eminently unstable as water. Out of two hundred whom I left here last year, sixty-nine are gone already! What a blessing is knowledge when it is sanctified! What stability can be expected without it? For let their affections be ever so lively for the present, yet what hold can you have upon a people who neither know books nor men; neither themselves nor the Bible: neither natural nor spiritual things?

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Wed. 7. I read and abridged an old Treatise on, Origin of the Soul." I never before saw any thing on the subject so satisfactory. I think he proves to a demonstration, that God has enabled man, as all other creatures, to propagate his whole species, consisting of soul and body.

Thur. 8. I set out for London. It rained almost all the day, and in the afternoon so impetuously, (the rain being driven upon us by a furious wind,) that it was with difficulty we reached Lakenheath. Here we found Mr. Evans just worn out, a picture of human nature in disgrace. He had not only no more strength than a little child, but no more understanding!

Fri. 9. About ten, I preached at Bury, and at Braintree in the evening. Finding I was among stocks, I was obliged to strike with all my might, and I trust God did strike some of the flinty hearts.

Sat. 10. I returned to London, and had the melancholy news of Mr. Whitefield's death confirmed by his executors, who desired me to preach his funeral sermon on Sunday, the 18th. In order to write this, I retired to Lewisham on Monday, and on Sunday following went to the Chapel in Tottenham-court Road. An immense multitude was gathered together from all corners of the town. I was at first afraid that a great part of the congregation would